SUNRISE — The Florida Panthers received a request from their fans before beginning the 2025-26 campaign.

“We want three! We want three!” the crowd chanted after the pregame ceremonies ended.

It was not an unreasonable request. The team celebrated its second consecutive Stanley Cup title before the beginning of Tuesday’s season opener against Chicago, raising the championship banner in a pregame ceremony.

Florida opened this season the way it ended the last with a victory, beating the Blackhawks 3-2 at Amerant Bank Arena, kicking off the Panthers’ quest for a third consecutive Stanley Cup.

The Panthers started their preseason celebrations on Monday, receiving their championship rings . The ring features a pair of Stanley Cups, the player’s name and number and the phrase “we apologiz

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